For Immediate Release                             CONTACT:

                                                                   Kris Ratigan

                                                                   Director of Marketing

                                                                   Mel Foster Co.

                     563.823.5293

                     kratigan@melfosterco.com

Bettendorf, IA - Mel Foster Co. has announced the launch of their new web-based mobile application, http://www.melfosterco.mobi/.  "This new application is a first in Quad City Real Estate and designed to allow Real Estate clients and prospects to contact our agents and ten area offices, as well as view our most current residential listings in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois from their mobile devices." according to Kris Ratigan, Marketing Director, Mel Foster Co.

The melfosterco.mobi mobile web site is optimized to work fast on all mobile devices and it's easy and free.  Available nationwide, this new mobile application will help local clients and assist companies and individuals relocating to the area.  "As a full-service broker, we're always looking for new ways to improve the Real Estate buying and selling experience for our clients.  And this is the next logical step we can take to do that," added Ratigan.

Mel Foster Co. is the leading Real Estate company in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, with ten offices offering residential and commercial Real Estate services including; new construction, land development, insurance, farm and land sales, property management, relocation, home warranty plans, and career development.  Since 1921, the company has pioneered innovative commercial and residential developments and continues to be a leader in Real Estate brokerage services.  Their innovative services set the standard for excellence and leadership in the industry.

This is a great time to buy a home! Low Prices & Low Interest Rates!

For information on Homes for sale in Bettendorf, Iowa and the rest of the surrounding Quad Cities please call:

LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR^®

Lucky Lang, SRES®

Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA 52807-2585

Cell: (563) 676-9031   Fax: (563) 459-6720  Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213

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It's that time again to vote for the Quad Cities Best Real Estate Agent!  The competition has promised to defeat me this year so I really need your help!

Please vote for me for Best Real Estate Agent in the People Choice Awards from the Quad City Times!

To start, please go to the following site:  www.quadsville.com/choice

If you are already a subscriber, please login at the top.

If you are not already a subscriber, please register at the top.

This year they are requiring that everyone vote for at least 25% of the 108 categories (which is at least 27) so please allow for about 10 minutes to complete the ballot.  If you don't vote for at least 27, they won't count your ballot.

Please go to the "People" tab, then the "Best Real Estate Agent" category and vote for "Lucky Lang, Mel Foster Co.".

Please make sure that you don't hit the button "Cast Vote" until you are completely finished with all tabs/categories.

If you would care to do so, and you agree with my choices, the following categories are friends and clients of mine (and they are also the best in their category) and they would really appreciate your support:

Best Dessert:  A Little Slice of Heaven

Best Fried Chicken:  Chick-fil-A

Best Sandwich:  Chick-fil-A

Best Take Out:  Chick-fil-A

Best Value:  Chick-fil-A

Best Accessories:  Knilans Furniture and Interiors

Best Barber:  Butch Lehman

Best Hair Stylist:  Emily Collingwood, Blades

Best Home Furnishings Store:  Knilans Furniture and Interiors

Best Shoe Store:  Shoes and Feet

Best Thrift Store:  Salvation Army

Best Day Spa:  Blades

Best Furniture Store:  Knilans Furniture and Interiors

THANK YOU VERY MUCH for taking the time out of your busy schedule to do this!

Please let me know if I can do something for you!

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

This is a great time to buy a home! Low Prices & Low Interest Rates!

For information on Homes for sale in Davenport, Iowa and the rest of the surrounding Quad Cities please call:

LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR^®

Lucky Lang, SRES®

Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA 52807-2585

Cell: (563) 676-9031 Fax: (563) 459-6720 Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213

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The blog post, You Know You're From The Quad Cities When..., was posted back in February and stirred some laughter, some comments, some emotion (good memories), and some questions.  This post is about answering one of the questions.  The question is, why would someone stand in line for over an hour to buy "sculpted concrete"?

So, after some prodding by Mike, I decided to finally write about Davenport, Iowa's Famous Isabel Bloom!

Davenport, Iowa is home to the Isabel Bloom legacy!  Click Here to learn more about the history of Isabel Bloom.  The pieces above are called "Flower Picks".

These pieces of art are sculpted, forms are made, concrete is cast, and then they are all individually hand painted.

This one is one of the tiniest they make and it weighs only a few ounces.

The bottom of each of them (even this tiny one) are signed and dated.

This is one of the largest sculptures called Garden Angel and weighes in at 60 pounds!

It is a beautiful addition to any garden and the birds love the small water bowl!

 This Angel is beautiful and is one of my favorites!

 The attention to detail on her is magnificent!

There is a simple apple and even a cute little bunny!

 The turtle is a cute addition as well!

There are many sculptures created by Isabel Bloom to choose from.  All of these above are in our collection.

This is just one more reason why Davenport, Iowa has Quality of Life and is a Great Place to Live!

There you go, Mike!

Enjoy!

Lucky :)

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For information on Homes for sale in Davenport, Iowa and the rest of the surrounding Quad Cities please call:

LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR^®

Lucky Lang, SRES®

Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA 52807-2585

Cell: (563) 676-9031 Office: (563) 823-2213 Fax: (563) 459-6720 Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213

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	Quad Cities Favorite REALTOR Lucky Lang July 2009 Call Lucky for all of your Davenport, Iowa and surrounding Quad Cities Real Estate needs at (563) 676-9031 Copyright © 2009 Realty Times All Rights Reserved. The Contract Offer: What Price To Start With   When a decision is made to make an offer to purchase a home, be sure to go back and take a second look. It is so much easier changing your mind about a home before a contract offer is made than after a contract offer is accepted and signed by the seller. This second appointment would be a perfect time to bring along others who may have an impact on a buying decision, such as parents, friend, contractor, etc.       Go through the home a second time and look beyond the owner's décor, whether it was the home just previewed, Mortgage Rates U.S. averages as of June 25, 2009: 30 yr. fixed:   5.42% 15 yr. fixed:   4.87% 1 yr. adj:        4.93% 30 yr. jumbo:  6.98% View current rates the first one seen earlier in the day or the one previewed last week. Why? There are many reasons, but most importantly is seeing if the second look creates the CONTINUED >>> Wondering What Your Home Is Worth? Let me show you. Campaign To Extend and Expand Housing Tax Credit      A campaign to extend and expand the housing tax credit officially got underway on Capitol Hill last month.       Bills have now been introduced in both the Senate and the House to open up the credit, to all buyers, keep it on the books through next year, and get rid of the current income limitations.       On the House side, two Texas congressional representatives - one a Democrat, the other a Republican - have filed bills calling for a broadening of the first-time buyer credit to cover all home purchasers in the coming year, whether they already own houses or not.       Democratic Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson of Dallas wants to extend the November 30 expiration date for the credit through the end of 2010. Her bill would also remove the income limits of the current program, which start phasing down the amount of the credit at $75,000 for singles and $150,000 for married couples. CONTINUED >>> Going Green May Help Sell Your Home      It's becoming the buzz word in housing -- "green" homes are what many buyers are interested in these days. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as much as 90 percent of home buyers think that energy efficiency is a very important factor when shopping for a home. These same buyers are also very interested in environment-friendly features including having housing close to parks, public transportation, and well-designed neighborhoods with sidewalks.       The National Association of Home Builders Remodelers (NAHBR) -- a council of NAHB -- says that most homeowners choose green remodeling projects to help conserve energy. NAHBR recommends the following top ways to increase energy efficiency. Install appropriate insulation in area to be remodeled. Install high-efficiency windows instead of those that minimally meet the energy code. Seal all exterior penetrations in areas being remodeled. Purchase only Energy Star®-rated appliances. Install only low-flow water fixtures. Upgrade to at least an Energy Star® CONTINUED >>> Read My Blog!!! You can find many great Davenport real estate agents and loan officers on ActiveRain.com Lucky Lang is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business. Reshaping Fannie and Freddie      Congress took its first step last month on a mission that could totally reshape the American mortgage market.       A House financial services subcommittee held the first hearing on what to do with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- the failed, trillion-dollar mortgage giants that are now operating under direct federal control.       The ultimate answers are likely to determine the types of loans and interest rates that home buyers will have in the future. That's because Fannie and Freddie have dominated the real estate market for decades, writing the rulebook on everything from loan sizes, credit requirements, downpayments and underwriting standards. CONTINUED >>> Local Market Conditions Daily News and Advice Read about the events shaping the Real Estate market today, find current interest rates, or browse the extensive library of advice and how-to articles written by some of the top experts in Real Estate. Updated each weekday. More Articles June Round Up: Rates Mostly Flat Housing Starts Are Up Again Home-based Business Refuge Requires Adequate Insurance Protection Selling Your Home May Be Influenced by What Buyers Can't See Lucky Lang E-mail: llang@melfosterco.com Web: http://www.LuckyLang.com (563) 676-9031 Mel Foster Co. (563) 823-2213 3211 E 35th St. Ct. Davenport, IA 52807 Equal Housing Opportunity

We are turning the corner!  This is a great time to buy a home!

For more information on what this recent market information from the Quad Cities means to you please call:

LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR^®

Lucky Lang, SRES® 

Licensed in Iowa & Illinois 

Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA  52807-2585

Cell: (563) 676-9031    Office: (563) 823-2213    Fax: (563) 459-6720    Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213

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Pleasant Valley Schools!!!

3475 Lundy Lane, Bettendorf, IA 52722 View Map

Wonderful 1 1/2 Story with Soaring Ceilings: 12' in Entry Foyer, 10' in Den/Office, and 15' in Family Room! First Floor Master Suite with Walk-In Closet and Massive Master Bath! Open Floor Plan, Convenient Kitchen with Large Eating Area that walks out to Party-Sized Deck overlooking Huge Privacy-Fenced Rear Yard! Right across the street from Riverdale Elementary School! One Year TMI Home Warranty for Buyer!

Details

Asking Price:

$325,000

MLS:

4108468

Sq. Feet:

2339

Lot Size:

.61 Acre

Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms:

3

# of Floors:

2

Garage Size:

31' x 25'

Subdivision:

Linton Hills

Year Built:

1995

Property Amenities

- Range/Oven
- Sink Disposal
- Full Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Kitchen Island
- Hardwood floors
- Vaulted Ceilings

- Basement
- Deck
- Grass Lawn
- Yard
- Fenced Yard
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool
- Central A/C
- Central Heat

- Walk-in closet
- Tile floor
- Family room
- Office/den
- Dining Room
- Laundry area - inside
- Kitchen Pantry
- Garage Door Opener

Contact Info

Lucky Lang, SRES®
REALTOR®

Dir (563) 676-9031
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

This is a great time to buy a home! Low Prices & Low Interest Rates!

For more information on this Sensational Property and other Homes for sale in Iowa and the Quad Cities please call:

LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR^®

Lucky Lang, SRES®

Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA 52807-2585

Cell: (563) 676-9031 Office: (563) 823-2213 Fax: (563) 459-6720 Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213

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Sensational Stoney Creek!

25058 189th Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722 View Map

Sensational Stoney Creek 1 1/2 Story situated on a sprawling 1.87 Acre Walk-Out Lot! Wide Open Kitchen with Large Informal Dining Area and Hearth Room that features a Fantastic Fireplace and Walk-Out to Deck! Fantastic First Floor Master Suite has Huge Walk-In Closet, Wonderful Whirlpool Tub, Walk-out to Balcony, and Recirculating Loop on Plumbing! 3 Bedrooms up, two with Jack & Jill Bath and one with Private Bath! Painted Pella Windows, New Windows In Basement Rec Room, Epoxy Flooring in Insulated Garage, Central Vac, and a Security System. 2008 - Deck Redone with New Slider! Cart Path to Davenport Country Club Golf Course! Kitchen Island/Table DOES NOT Stay! One Year TMI Home Warranty to Buyer!

Details

Asking Price:

$550,000.00

MLS:

4108540

Sq. Feet:

4942

Lot Size:

1.87 Acres

Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms:

5

# of Floors:

2

HOA/Maintenance Fees:

46

Garage Size:

31' x 24'

Subdivision:

Stoney Creek

Year Built:

1997

Property Amenities

- Range/Oven
- Sink Disposal
- Full Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Central Vacuum
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Hardwood floors
- Wet Bar
- Basement
- Security System

- Balcony
- Deck
- Grass Lawn
- Yard
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool
- Central A/C
- Central Heat
- Walk-in closet
- Tile floor
- Family room
- Bonus/rec room

- Office/den
- Dining Room
- Laundry area - inside
- Built-In Bookcases
- Cable TV Available
- Cathedral Ceilings
- Utility Sink
- Irrigation System
- Garage Door Openers
- TMI Home Warranty
- 1.87 Acres

Contact Info

Lucky Lang, SRES®
REALTOR®

Dir (563) 676-9031
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

This is a great time to buy a home! Low Prices & Low Interest Rates!

For more information on this Sensational Property and other Homes for sale in Iowa and the Quad Cities please call:

LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR^®

Lucky Lang, SRES®

Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA 52807-2585

Cell: (563) 676-9031 Office: (563) 823-2213 Fax: (563) 459-6720 Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213

LuckyLang.com

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